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Media Release - COVID-19 Update – Muskoka Lakes Waives Penalties for Non-Payment of Interim Taxes

Muskoka Lakes – The Township of Muskoka Lakes is taking steps to assist residents negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Council held its first ever electronic Special Council Meeting on April 15, 2020 and adopted a motion to waive penalties that would otherwise be charged for the non-payment of 2020 interim taxes that were due on March 27, 2020. Council’s decision removes any penalties charged on non-payment of 2020 interim taxes until May 31, 2020, effectively deferring the requirement...

Media Release - COVID-19 Update - Temporary Changes to Building Permit and Inspection Processes

Muskoka Lakes – Following the April 3, 2020 amendment to the Province of Ontario’s essential services list, the Township of Muskoka Lakes has made temporary changes to its building permit and inspection processes effective immediately.

Building inspections will continue to be provided on residential construction where:

• A footing permit has been granted for single family dwellings, semi-detached and townhomes;
• An above grade structural permit has been granted for condominiums, mixed use and other...

Media Release - COVID-19 Update – Township Provides Update on Facility Closures and Meeting Schedule

Muskoka Lakes – The Township of Muskoka Lakes is extending the closure of facilities to the public and has cancelled all regular Council, Standing Committee, Committee of Adjustment and Advisory Committee meetings until further notice, as part of ongoing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. 

The Township will hold a Special Council Meeting electronically on April 15, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Further details will be available on the Township website.

Facility closures include the Municipal Office,...

Media Release - COVID-19 Update - Township Outdoor Recreational Amenities Closed

Muskoka Lakes – The Township of Muskoka Lakes is extending closures to outdoor recreational amenities effective immediately following the new emergency order made by the Province of Ontario on March 30, 2020, to close recreational and outdoor amenities.

The closure includes: playgrounds, sports fields, basketball and tennis courts, beaches, skateboard parks, picnic areas, outdoor community gardens, park shelters, and other outdoor recreational amenities. Township staff will post signs at all...